Dave Smith Instruments Mopho

Dave Smith Instruments is back with another excellent and affordable
analog monophonic synthesizer. The Mopho is a single voice from the
mighty Prophet ’08 with the addition of one
sub-oscillator per DCO. It offers a stereo output and an audio input for
processing external sound through its fantastic Curtis lowpass filter.
The Mopho's 2+2 oscillators, fully analog signal path, extensive
modulation capabilities, and characteristic DSI lowpass filter makes big
analog sound available at an astonishingly low price!

The desktop module version includes dedicated knobs (detented
encoders) for pitch, volume, program selection, filter, and basic
envelope controls as well as four knobs that can be assigned to any
other parameters the user chooses. The interface is somewhat limited,
but easy to learn and navigate. To overcome this limitation, there is a
free Mac/Win software editor included, and there are a few third-party
software editors available as well. Additional features include four
LFOs, a gated 16-step sequencer, three ADSR envelope generators and an
arpeggiator. There is also a "Push-It" button which auditions patches,
can step through a sequence or function as a tap-tempo button.

The keyboard version adds a USB interface, as well as a 32 key (2.5
octave) semi-weighted keyboard with velocity and aftertouch. With much
more front panel real estate available, far more parameters are
immediately accessible via 25 knobs as opposed to the desktop version's
10. Pitch Bend & Mod Wheels and classic wooden end panels are nice
additions too.

Both versions include a prorietary Poly Chain socket which allows you to connect
and control other Dave Smith Instruments synthesizers for expanded
polyphony and a much bigger sound. This works particularly well with the
Prophet '08, and the Tetra.

The Mopho is an excellent choice for anyone looking for large,
aggressive analog sound combined with extreme flexibility at a very low
price. It's tempting to make the Pro-One
comparison, but it's much more accurate to think of the Mopho as a
descendant rather than a reproduction. It shares the same spirit and
function, but has a soul and personality that is all its own.

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